Description

Perfect for anyone who needs some extra motivation to lose weight, DietBet is the fun way to get fit—and get PAID to do it.

It’s unlike any other diet program, and it works: 96% of players lose weight, and winners take home an average of $58! Not to toot our own horn, but one player even said, "This app is the key to weight loss!”

The idea is simple: bet on yourself to lose weight with a group of other players. If you meet your weight loss goal by the end of the game, you split the pot with the other players. Boom! You just made money getting healthy.

You can choose between two game types:

**Kickstarter: Lose 4% of your weight in 4 weeks

**Transformer: Lose 10% of your weight in 6 months

We verify weight with photos, algorithmic auditing, and a team of amazing Referees who individually review each weigh-in Speaking of our Refs, they’re also on call 24/7 to help with any question or concern.

Whether you join a game led by another DietBet player or choose a celebrity-hosted game (inspiring fitness-minded folk like Jillian Michaels and Chris & Heidi Powell), you’ll experience the unparalleled support of the DietBet community. Because players compete against the scale, not each other, you’ll be cheered on by your game-mates. As one player put it: “So encouraging and united! Woot!”

• Read inspiring updates, photos, tips, and encouragement from your game host and other players

• Easily post your own updates—brag about the slice of pizza you just turned down, share a great smoothie recipe, or upload a sweaty post-gym selfie!

• Read and send motivating messages

• Easily submit weigh-ins

• Check your weight-loss standings against other players

• Find and join games with our user-friendly game directory

• Check your Point balance and cash out in one click

• Import weight and other health stats from Apple Healthkit with seamless integration

“I love this app! Dieting is so difficult when you feel like you’re the only one doing it. …Whoever thought up this idea, you’re a GENIUS!”

“I love the motivation I get from DietBet! It helps push me to lose weight because I really don’t wanna lose my money!”

“Dietbet is fantastic, you bet on yourself each challenge to make the goal.”

“I finally found a group and an app that will motivate me to lose weight. Lose weight and get paid for it. I’m in.”

“I’ve had a lot of success on my fitness journey by putting up $$ to lose weight. The community of support is amazing!”

“This app is a great and fun way to earn money while shedding those pounds.”

“Everything about this app is awesome! And it completely helps motivate you to lose weight. Highly recommended!”

My review

Review from Elyse Gibbs

Elyse Gibbs

Overall it is great... however, when the app doesn't allow you to post your final photos and is constantly shutting down, they should have a better sorry team to resolve the issue.. instead, even though i won my game, i lost because their support team took too long to respond and didnt approve my weigh in. Not sure if forfietting money is worth the game!

Reviews

4.5

5,569 total

5 4,022

4 992

3 224

2 117

1 214

iguess1001

Bet $100, won, hit my goal by .2 pounds under so it was close... won 53 cents. Not cool. If you're betting big, you should win big. Go to healthy wage. I'm about to lose the one year bet I made with them last year but atleast that bet, I would've won more than double my money had I won. Much more upfront bet.

AnneMarie Peterson

While the idea behind this product is great, the amount of money they keep is ridiculous. 25% of the pot for bets $1-99, 20% for $100-249 bets. I'm sure it's all outlined in legalese, but it's not easy to find and not clearly available on the app. I find this excessively greedy and opportunistic. The app also doesn't clearly explain what the standings mean in large groups. Is it a % of people achieving their goal? Does the number reflect the percentage achieved toward each group's goal? There's no explanation of this.

Carolyn Best-Hall

Great idea, bothersome bugs. Won't open my list of games. Edit: now I see that if I click on my profile I can find my games. But there is lots of room for improvement regarding links. Click on a notification of a comment and I have to search for it. Likewise links in a blog to a new game. Lots of luck ever finding it!

Heather Macias

I like Dietbet but i wish their take was 15% not 25%. The payouts on most bets are pretty small because their take is so big.

Michael Botto

So even if you win the bet you only get about 3 percent of your alloted winnings while dietbet keeps 97 percent. Not worth it at all!

Erica Danielsson

Like the idea and the page. Also good with a community of people but the app is full of bugs. Last time I played in december it kept saying I had to join the game when I was already part of it. Now its saying I'm not logged in. Its really frustrating as it could be a good app. Edit: both errors would sometimes occur for an hour, right after it had been working fine. Other times it would lasts for days. Luckily never a week so I missed a weight in. Logging in and out did not help as it would show the first page fine, but now when I switch it will continue to say I'm not logged in. After a few back and forth emails with support, all I got was a "yes you got an account with that email". Which I already knew as I can use the app sometimes. :( hopefully next response is better. I've only made one account from the start so not sure what duplicate they talk about in the review response

User reviews

iguess1001 February 16, 2018

Bet $100, won, hit my goal by .2 pounds under so it was close... won 53 cents. Not cool. If you're betting big, you should win big. Go to healthy wage. I'm about to lose the one year bet I made with them last year but atleast that bet, I would've won more than double my money had I won. Much more upfront bet.

While the idea behind this product is great, the amount of money they keep is ridiculous. 25% of the pot for bets $1-99, 20% for $100-249 bets. I'm sure it's all outlined in legalese, but it's not easy to find and not clearly available on the app. I find this excessively greedy and opportunistic. The app also doesn't clearly explain what the standings mean in large groups. Is it a % of people achieving their goal? Does the number reflect the percentage achieved toward each group's goal? There's no explanation of this.

We apologize that this regarding the fees was not easily accessible to you. We do list it in the FAQ and welcome any questions via email. In regards to the standings, it references the progress of that group toward their goal. If you have any questions, please email us at support@waybetter.com. Thanks!

Carolyn Best-Hall February 7, 2018

Great idea, bothersome bugs. Won't open my list of games. Edit: now I see that if I click on my profile I can find my games. But there is lots of room for improvement regarding links. Click on a notification of a comment and I have to search for it. Likewise links in a blog to a new game. Lots of luck ever finding it!

Like the idea and the page. Also good with a community of people but the app is full of bugs. Last time I played in december it kept saying I had to join the game when I was already part of it. Now its saying I'm not logged in. Its really frustrating as it could be a good app. Edit: both errors would sometimes occur for an hour, right after it had been working fine. Other times it would lasts for days. Luckily never a week so I missed a weight in. Logging in and out did not help as it would show the first page fine, but now when I switch it will continue to say I'm not logged in. After a few back and forth emails with support, all I got was a "yes you got an account with that email". Which I already knew as I can use the app sometimes. :( hopefully next response is better. I've only made one account from the start so not sure what duplicate they talk about in the review response

I love diet bet. It's really amazing. You join a game and bet on your self to lose either 4% of your body weight in 4 weeks or 10 % in six months. If you lose the weight you get your money back. If you don't you lose your money. Bets vary starting from $10 upwards.

I joined a diet bet and won, but then my profile disappeared and it says it doesn't recognize my email address so I can't get back in. I don't understand the good reviews because it seems like a scam to me.

Thanks for your review, Abish. We do have specific requirements with the photos to ensure that they are taken in the correct timeframe for your game. This means including a weigh-in word, which is provided during the weigh-in process. We do show an approved weigh-in for you, so you are all set!

Thanks for your review. DietBet’s fee is 10-25% of the payout, depending on the amount of the initial bet. The remainder of the pot is split equally amongst the winners of the game. Please email us at support@waybetter.com if you'd like us to review your specific game.

Vicky Rose February 16, 2018

Mostly user friendly. A few features could be added like a quick link to fit app accomplishments.

I lost 10 pounds over Christmas and New Year's when the average person gains 10 pounds over the holidays. I only needed to lose 8, but the support and encouragement from others in the group really made a difference! I am in my 2nd DietBet now and became a member. Even though it's not all about the money, money is a big motivator.

Great concept. Would be nice to be able to click on active games to see the details from that game by just clicking the title. Details can only be found in games that are just starting or not started yet (i.e. a Transformer with monthly prizes can only be viewed in detail when the game is just started, not after it has closed out for new participants)

I like the DietBet concept, but the app could use some work. There are too many things you can only do on the desktop version - for instance, the rules and FAQ aren't available on the app or even via the app. Anything on the desktop version should have an analog (or at least a link) on the app for me to give it more than an "OK."

Thanks for your review. The rules and the FAQs are located under "settings" in the app. Please send specific suggestions to support@waybetter.com as we do appreciate feedback. Thanks!

Margaret Carson January 7, 2018

I submitted my picture for a game and entered my weight (exactly what the scale read). After yhis sumission, I noticed it was in kg instead of pounds (even though I had my settings to read my weight in pounds). After I changed it to read in pounds, it changed the weight I entered to read more than 2 times my actual weight (1 kg=2.2 pounds). There's no number to call or any way to change this incorrect weight. It now appears that I'm lying and have no way to change it. I've sent an email but no reply. Only the 3rd game I've played, but already problems with the site. They need to fix this! Not happy!

Thanks for the review Margaret. We would definitely like to get this corrected for you. Unfortunately, we are not seeing an email about this matter. Can you try reaching out to us on Facebook instead? https://www.facebook.com/Dietbet/
Thanks!

TaWalla Irving January 7, 2018

I've been invited to a dietbet but I'm unable to find the dietbet that I'm invited to join. The link in the invitation doesn't take me to it. Also the system goes back and forth between my real name and my nickname. Very aggravating!

Thanks for your review! Please email us at support@waybetter.com so we can help you find the game. Thanks!

Danele Butler February 4, 2018

Thanks for easy, constant source of accoutability. Must read rules. Must read thru ap and find where things are. Must realize the bet is not gambling for winnings as much as putting own money where mouth is. Keeping initial bet money is goal. Dietbet is holding you to your commitment. Do this, and will enjoy the ap!

Its a great concept in association with the site... easier to do weigh ins, but the app is ALWAYS saying I am logged put, even though the menu shows my name and game. Won't let me post until I log out and log back in.

Thanks for the review Rachel. This is definitely not working as intended - sorry about that! Please send us an email at support@waybetter.com so we can provide further assistance. Thanks!

Emily Allan January 9, 2018

I really love DietBet. It keeps me motivated, accountable and engaged in living a healthy lifestyle. So far I have only done kickstarters and I've really enjoyed them but once I get to my goal weight, I plan to join a maintainer because that is always the most difficult part for me.

This is a good idea to help motivate you to lose weight! You're guaranteed to get your $$ back IF you lose the weight. You might / probably will get a little more back. If you don't lose the weight....lose your money & no-one is to blame but yourself!

Thanks for reaching out! It sounds like you may be missing the weigh-in word that is provided during the weigh-in process. We use this as a timestamp to validate photos. Please send us an email at support@waybetter.com so we can provide further assistance. Thanks!

Débora Sobroza December 13, 2017

It's fun and motivates me a lot! Was not sure I could trust it at the begin, but I'm on fourth bet and so far 100% satisfied and 100% successful.